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USCS State Profile

Missouri

State Profile TitleMissouri Charter School Information
List of State's Charter Schoolshttp://www.dese.mo.gov/schooldata/
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Brief OverviewCharter school legislation was passed in Missouri in 1998. The law allows charter schools to be formed in St. Louis and Kansas City school districts only, and for sponsors who grant 3 or more charters to grant 1/3 of them for "high-risk" students or former drop-outs. There are now 26 charter schools operating in the state, serving 12,130 students.
Discussion GroupsMissouri Discussion Group
SchoolsMissouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Missouri Charter Schools Information Center For a list of Charter Schools in this state, contact the State Department of Education. Contact information appears below.
ParticipantsMissouri Participants
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Legislative SummaryPassed in 1998, Missouri's charter law allows charter schools to be formed in St. Louis and Kansas City school districts only, for terms of between 5-10 years. A maximum of 5% of the buildings used for instruction may be converted to charter status. Sponsors who grant 3 or more charters must grant at least 1/3 of them for "high-risk" students or former drop-outs. Local boards of education and community colleges in the two eligible districts, as well as 4-year public universities with an accredited teacher-education program may authorize charter schools. Charter school funding is comparable with other public schools. Charters must meet statewide performance standards, designate methods to measure student progress toward them, and participate in statewide assessment.

Link to Missouri State LawPassed in 1998, Missouri's charter law allows charter schools to be formed in St. Louis and Kansas City school districts only, for terms of between 5-10 years. A maximum of 5% of the buildings used for instruction may be converted to charter status. Sponsors who grant 3 or more charters must grant at least 1/3 of them for "high-risk" students or former drop-outs. Local boards of education and community colleges in the two eligible districts, as well as 4-year public universities with an accredited teacher-education program may authorize charter schools. Charter school funding is comparable with other public schools. Charters must meet statewide performance standards, designate methods to measure student progress toward them, and participate in statewide assessment.

Link to Missouri State Law